Hearth and Home Technologies BIR50-B manual

1 Owner ’ s Manual Installation and Operation Models: BIR50-B Wood Burning Fireplace DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL NOTICE • Important operating and maintenance instructions included. • Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation. • Read, understand and follow these instructions for safe installation and operation. DO NOT DIS[...]

2 Read this manual before installing or operating this replace. Please retain this owner ’ s manual for future reference. Homeowner Reference Information Model Name: Date purchased/installed: Serial Number: Location on replace: Dealership purchased from: Dealer phone: Notes: We recommend that you record the following pertinent information a[...]

3 Safety Alert Key: • DANGER! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury . • W ARNING! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided could result in death or serious injury . • CAUTION! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury . ?[...]

4 W arranty 4021-645C 12-29-10 Page 1 of 2 Hearth & Home T echnologies Inc. LIMITED LIFETIME W ARRANTY Hearth & Home T echnologies Inc., on behalf of its hearth brands (”HHT”), extends the following warranty for HHT gas, wood, pellet, coal and electric hearth appliances that are purchased from an HHT authorized dealer . W ARRANTY COVERA[...]

5 4021-645B 04-02-09 Page 2 of 2 W ARRANTY CONDITIONS: • This warranty only covers HHT appliances that are purchased through an HHT authorized dealer or distributor . A list of HHT authorized dealers is available on the HHT branded websites. • This warranty is only valid while the HHT appliance remains at the site of original installation. • [...]

6 1 Listing and C ode A ppro vals NO TIC E: Th is r epl ace is te ste d an d app rov ed as a deco ra tiv e replace. It should not be factored as a primary heat source in residential heating calculations. W ARNING! Risk of Fire! Hearth & Home T echnologies disclaims any responsibility for , and the warranty and agency listing will be voide[...]

7 2 Operating Inst ruct ions W ARNING! DO NOT operate  replace before reading and understanding operating instructions. Failure to operate  replace according to operating instructions could cause  re or injury . User Guide W ARNING Hot screen/mesh and glass doors will cause burns. • DO NOT touch screen/mesh or glass doors until cooled ?[...]

8 D. Grate This replace is designed to be used with the grate sup- plied with this unit or one approved by HHT . The grate will deteriorate over time and will need occasional replacement. W ARNING! Risk of Fire! Use only the factory-supplied integral grate. • Keeps logs in place. • Allows proper air circulation around the re. E. Firescree[...]

9 W ARNING! Risk of Fire and Smoke! Fireplaces equipped with doors should be operated only with doors fully open or doors fully closed. If doors are left partly open, gas and  ame may be drawn out of the  replace opening. FULL Y OPEN CORRECT P ARTL Y CLOSED INCORRECT P ARTL Y OPEN INCORRECT FULL Y CLOSED CORRECT Figure 2.2 Operating Positions[...]

10 M. Wood Fuel Hardwood vs Softwood Y our replace performance depends on the quality of the rewood you use. • Seasoned wood contains about 8,000 BTUs per pound . • Hard woods are more dense than soft woods. • Hard woods contain 60% more BTUs than soft woods. • Hard woods require more time to season, burn slower and are harder to igni[...]

1 1 3 Maintainance and Ser vice A. Disposal of Ashes Frequency: When they reach bottom of grate By: Homeowner B. Chimney Inspection/Cleaning Frequency: At least twice a year during heating season or as recommended by a certied chimney sweep By: Certied chimney sweep Figure 3.1 Chimney & T ermination Cap Cleaning W ARNING! Risk of Fire! As[...]

12 C. Check Firebox Molded Brick Panel Frequency: After each ash removal By: Homeowner D. Inspect Grate Frequency: After each ash removal By: Homeowner Inspect grate for: • W arping or sagging 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) or more • Broken welds • Burn-through of grate bars For safe operation, replace only with the approved grate from Hearth & Homes [...]

13 4 T rou ble sh ooting Guide Start Fire Problems Possible Cause Solution Can’t get re started Excessive smoke or spillage Burns too slowly Smolders, sizzles Not enough kindling/paper or no kindling/paper Use dry kindling, more paper . Arrange kindling & wood for air movement. Damper closed/not fully open Open damper . Not enough air for [...]

14 Additional lateral support for chimney above roof (or enclosed in chase) if needed (Section 8) Ceiling firestop on floor of attic (Section 8) Support straps on rafter supports chimney (not shown) (Section 8) T ermination cap (Sections 8) Chimney penetrates roof preferably without affecting roof rafters (Section 8) Framing headed off in ceiling j[...]

15 B. Design and Installation Considerations Draft is the pressure difference needed to vent replaces successfully . When a replace is drafting successfully , all combustion by-products are exiting the home through the chimney . Considerations for successful draft include: • Preventing negative pressure • Location of replace and chimne[...]

16 Marginal Location: • Below peak Location NOT recommended: • Not the highest point of the roof • Wind loading possible Multi-level Roofs Windward Leeward Recommended: Outside Air Intake on windward side NOT recommended: Outside Air Intake on leeward side Recommended Location: • Above peak Recommended: • Insulated exterior chase in coole[...]

17 Before beginning the installation be sure the following tools and building supplies are available: Reciprocating saw Framing material Pliers Non-combustible sealant Hammer Gloves Phillips screwdriver Framing square Flat blade screwdriver Electric drill and bits Plumb line Safety glasses Level T ape measure 1/2-3/4 in. length, #6 or #8 self-drill[...]

18 6 F raming & Clearances A F D B C 5/8 in. (16 mm) all configurations 1-1/2 in. min. air space from fireplace to combustible materials. 1/2 in. min. air space at nailing flanges. Note: In an exterior chase or projecting into a garage Across a corner As a room divider Along a wall 92 in. (2337 mm) G B E Note: In addition to these framing dimen[...]

19 B. Clearances W ARNING! Risk of Fire! Y ou must comply with all minimum air space clearances to combustibles as specied in Fig- ure 6.2. DO NOT pack required air spaces with insulation or other materials. Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50-B • 4059-682C• 8/12 1/2 in. air space established by spacers Chase T op Flashing Roof Radiation Shield [...]

20 60-7/8 in. 50 in. 18 1/2 in. [470 mm] 19 3/4 in. [500 mm] 4 in. [102 mm] 50° angle 39° angle 24 in. [610 mm] BRICK FRONT FLUSH FRONT 24 in. [610 mm] 22 3/8 in. [568 mm] Note: Grid depicts 1 inch squares. Figure 6.3 Combustible Mantel Leg or Wall Projections (acceptable on both sides of opening) C. Sidewalls/Surrounds • Locate adjacent combus[...]

21 7 Installation of F ireplace CAUTION! Risk of Cuts/Abrasions. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during installation. Sheet metal edges are sharp. A. Things to Consider • Location(s) of outside air kit(s) • Gas line piping B. Position the Fireplace • Place the replace on a continuous at surface. • Follow framing instructions[...]

22 Outlet placed higher than 3 ft below the termination cap Attic space Garage or combustible liquids storage Outlet blocked by snow , leaves, etc. Clear area outside house or in ventilated crawl space YES NO NO NO NO Factory-built fireplace Use only duct materials specified by manufacturer (preferably with short run or mainly straight duct, except[...]

23 8 Ch imney Assembly NOTICE: Chimney performance may vary . • T rees, buildings, roof lines and wind conditions affect performance. • Chimney height may need adjustment if smoking or overdraft occurs. A. Chimney Requirements Measure vertical distances from the base of the replace. W ARNING! Risk of Fire! Y ou must maintain 2 in. (51 mm) ai[...]

24 (4) Roof Radiation Shields Chimney Section Chimney Section Attic Insulation Shield & Collar Square Frame Firestop Square Frame Firestop Chimney Section 74 1/8 in. (1883 mm) Effective Height T ermination Cap Storm Collar Chase T op Flashing Figure 8.1 Determine the chimney components needed to complete your particular installation: • Mea su[...]

25 A MAJOR CAUSE OF VENT RELA TED FIRES IS F AIL- URE TO MAINT AIN REQUIRED CLEARANCES (AIR SP ACES) TO COMBUSTIBLE MA TERIALS. IT IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORT ANCE THA T DURACHIMNEY II BE INST ALLED ONL Y IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS. B. Clearances Always allow at least a 2-inch clearance between Dura- Chimney II Pipe and any combustible mater[...]

26 G. Assemble Chimney Sections • Attach the rst chimney section or offset onto the top of the replace (Figure 8.3). Sheet metal screws are required to connect chimney section to the replace starter collar . Continue to add additional sections of chimney as needed. • Use a wall strap every eight feet of chimney height. • For each add[...]

27 Elbow Strap 30° or 15° Elbow Figure 8.6 Elbow Strap 1 per Section Figure 8.7 I. Offset Elbow Installation A 30° Elbow (measured from the vertical) is the largest that can be used in an offset. A 30° Elbow may not be combined with another Elbow to make a steeper offset (e.g. two 30° Elbows are not allowed to be put together to form a 60° el[...]

28 K. Install Attic Insulation Shield The attic insulation shield must be installed where the chimney passes into an attic. Its purpose is to prevent debris and insulation from getting too close to the chimney . In attic areas where this shield cannot t, or is not used you must enclose the attic portion of the chimney in a framed enclosure. If t[...]

29 1/2" Chase top flashing Roof radiation shields Required spacing clips Spacing Clips 1/2 in. air space established by spacing clips 1/2 in. Air Space Storm collar must be installed 1 in. off chase top 1 1/2 in. ventilation opening around chimney pipe Figure 8 . 1 3 Figure 8.14 Chase T op Collar Sealant Additional Structural Support Screw or [...]

30 Sealant 6 in. min. 1 in. min. Storm Collar 3 ft. minimum above roof opening N. Finish T op • Slide the storm collar down over the chimney to the top of the ashing. The storm collar must be installed 1 in. off the chase top ashin g to provid e prope r vent ilatio n (Figu re 8.17). • T ighten the bolts of the storm collar and seal the st[...]

31 O. Chimney T ermination Requirements • Install a cap approved and listed for this replace system. • Locate cap where it will not become plugged by snow or other materials. • Locate cap away from trees or other structures. • The bottom of the termination cap must be at least 3 ft (.91 m) above the roof AND at least 2 ft (.61 m) above a[...]

32 9 Ch ase Inst allations Ceiling Firestop Chase T op Flashing T ermination Cap False Ceiling Insulation in the outside walls of the chase Attic Insulation Shield Chimney Ceiling Firestop T abs False Ceiling False Ceiling Insulation Insulation Figure 9.1 Chase Assembly 1 2 3 1. Fireplace and chimney enclosed in an exterior chase. 2. Chimney offset[...]

33 Roof radiation shields Allow a 1 in. (25 mm) air gap between storm collar and chase top flashing 1/2 in. (13 mm) air space established by spacers 1/2 in. overhang 14 in. (345 mm) diameter chimney must extend at least 6 in. (152 mm) above chase top flashing. DuraChimney II Pipe 1/2 in. (13 mm) Spacers for chase top flashing Chase T op Flashing St[...]

34 B. House Style Shroud • Field-fabricated spacing clips (1/2 in./13 mm tall, 24 ga/.024 in. galvanized steel) must be used to support the chase top ashing or chase pan, in order to provide air ow . • 14 in. (345 mm) DuraChimney II pipe must extend at least 6 in. (152 mm) above the chase pan/ashing. • A DuraChimney II cap must be us[...]

35 C. Arch / Mailbox Style Shroud The arch or mailbox style shroud generally has two solid sides and a solid top. The exhaust openings are on the two open ends of the arch (Figure 10.3). T able 10.2 lists the minimum shroud dimensions, the minimum open area per side, and the minimum total open area for the shroud. Shaded area represents screened op[...]

36 1 1 Installat ion of Molded Brick Panel A. Install Hearth Molded Brick Panel • Place hearth panel into the replace. B. Install Back Molded Brick Panel-T raditional • Remove Screen Rods • Remove Smokeshield • Refer to Figure 1 1.1. • Set the grate brackets in place, 26.5 in. (673 mm) center to center . • Install the back panel. Cen[...]

37 Figure 1 1.1 Traditional Molded Brick Panel Figure 1 1.2 Herringbone Molded Brick Panel D. Install Back Molded Brick Panel-Herring- bone • Remove Screen Rods • Remove Smokeshield • Refer to Figure 1 1.2. • Set the grate brackets in place, 26.5 in. (673 mm) center to center . • Install the back panel. Center from side to side. • Insta[...]

38 F . Install Screens • Lay one screen panel at and slide the round end of the rod through the rings starting at the handle side of screen. Leave the last ring off the rod. • Insert the rod through the hole in the bracket. Slip the last ring over the rod on the other side of the bracket. • Fasten the at end of the screen rod back in pl[...]

39 1 2 F inishing A. Non-combustible Materials • Materials which will not ignite and burn, composed of any combination of the following: - Steel - Iron - Brick - T ile - Concrete - Slate - Glass - Plasters • Materials reported as passing ASTM E 136, Standard T est Method for Behavior of Metals, in a V ertical T ube Furnace at 750° C B. Combust[...]

40 IMPORT ANT! Hearth ext ension design must be det ermined before installati on of replac e. Floor Non-combustible Framing Material Non-combustible Finishing Material Protective Metal Hearth Strips 1 in. Micore or equivalent insulation & 1/2 in. Durock Note: The bottom of the fireplace opening is 3-3/4 in. (95.3mm) above the bottom of the f[...]

41 D. Finishing Material Refer to Sections 12.A. and Sections 12.B. for combustible/ non-combustible materials. W ARNING! Risk of Fire! Y ou must maintain clearances. • DO NOT cover metal replace front with combustible materials. • Install combustible materials only to specied clearances on top front and side edges. • Complet e framing [...]

42 E. Combustible Mantel • Refer to the shaded area of Figure 12.6 for the location and dimensions of a combustible mantel. • A combustible mantel may be positioned no lower than 22 in. (508 mm) above the top of the replace opening. • A combustible mantel may have a maximum depth of 12 in. (305 mm). • Combustible trim and materials canno[...]

43 18 1/2 in. [470 mm] 19 3/4 in. [500 mm] 4 in. [102 mm] 50° angle 39° angle 24 in. [610 mm] BRICK FRONT FLUSH FRONT 24 in. [610 mm] 22 3/8 in. [568 mm] 52-7/8 in. (1343 mm) 42 in. [1067 mm] Note: Grid depicts 1 inch squares. F . Sidewalls/Surrounds • Adjacent combustible sidewalls must be located a minimum of 24 in. (305 mm) from the repla[...]

44 A. Gas Log/Lighter Provision W ARNING! Fire and/or Asphyxiation Risk! Use with solid wood fuel or decorative gas appliance only . Gas re gener- ates fumes. • DO NOT install unvented gas logs • Damper must be locked fully open when gas logs are installed Firebox Repack insulation knockout Combustible materials Maintain air clearance to com[...]

45 1 4 Reference Materials A. Fireplace Dimensions 16 1/8 in. 408 mm Gas Line Knockout 1 1 1/8 in. 282 mm 6 7/8 in. 175 mm 5 in. 129 mm 50 in. 1270 mm 60 7/8 in. 1546 mm 3 3/4 in. 97 mm 38 in. 965 mm 54 in. 1372 mm 74 1/8 in. 1883 mm 70 3/4 in. 1797 mm 16 1/8 in. 408 mm 1 1 1/8 in. 282 mm 6 7/8 in. 175 mm 5 in. 129 mm 45 1/8 in. 1 146 mm 1 1 in. 28[...]

46 B. Optional Components 20 in. (508 mm) 66 in. (1676 mm) 1/2 in. (13 mm) HX4 Hearth Extension ID6 Insulated Duct UD6 Uninsulated Duct 42 in. (1067 mm) 6 in. (152.4 mm) i.d. 42 in. (1067 mm) 6 in. (152.4 mm) i.d. (Required/shipped separately) DFG4050 Series Glass Doors (optional) DFS4050 Series Screen Doors (optional) C. Chimney Components Catalog[...]

47 D. Service Parts 50 in. Woodburning Fireplace BIR50-B IMPORT ANT : THIS IS DA TED INFORMA TION. When requesting service or replacement parts for your appliance please provide model number and serial number . All parts listed in this manual may be ordered from an authorized dealer . Stocked at Depot ITEM DESCRIPTION COMMENTS P ART NUMBER 1 Damper[...]

48 Service Parts BIR50-B T raditional Refractory Herringbone Refractory Beginning Manufacturing Date: Dec 201 1 Ending Manufacturing Date: Active 10 13 1 1 14 12 9 IMPORT ANT : THIS IS DA TED INFORMA TION. When requesting service or replacement parts for your appliance please provide model number and serial number . All parts listed in this manual [...]

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50 – NOTES – E. Contact Information DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL CAUTION • Important operating and maintenance instructions included. • Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation. • Read, understand and follow these instructions for safe installation and operation. DO NOT DISCARD This product may be covered by one or mor[...]